Person
Phraya San
- Events
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Years
- 1781–1782
Every event in Historedia whose sources name Phraya San, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.
Events and episodes
Rama I's Coup d'État
1781–1782Role: Rebel leader who attacked Thonburi and seized control in one night
- Taksin's instability and Chakri's premature return
Taksin showed mental trouble in 1781 while Chakri's Cambodian campaign was cut short by Thonburi's instability.
- Phraya San seizes Thonburi overnight
A coup removing Taksin took place as Phraya San attacked Thonburi and took control within a single night.
- Capital moved to Rattanakosin (Bangkok)
In 1782 the new king relocated the capital to Bangkok, building a canal-protected center and the Grand Palace.
- Rama I crowned on 6 April 1782
General Maha Kasatsuek crowned himself on 6 April 1782, founding the Rattanakosin Kingdom and Chakri dynasty.
- Taksin's instability and Chakri's premature return
Sources
- Taksin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17